On-Call Road Paving Equipment Operator

Cameron County; San Benito (TX); On-site; USD 30,757 - 37,592; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Direct deposit payroll

Job summary

Cameron County is seeking a Light Equipment Operator to perform technical maintenance and repair work on road and drainage infrastructure. The role involves operating light to heavy equipment, inspecting machinery, and assisting with safety and cleanup tasks.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, plus two years of relevant experience and a Texas Class C driver's license. It is a Civil Service covered role with a focus on reliability during severe weather events and routine

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Two (2) years of experience performing technical and/or repair work operating light to heavy road construction and equipment.
• Texas Class C driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains light to heavy road construction equipment including motor graders, pavers, rollers, chip spreaders, loaders, backhoes and tractors to construct and maintain streets and drainage structures.
• Assists and checks damaged equipment with daily checklist; checks work area to determine any safety risks.
• Estimates required materials needed for construction or repair roads and culverts; performs minor maintenance and repair for road construction equipment; performs patching of roadways and pavement.
• Installs culverts, ditch work, driveways operating the back hoe; operates excavator for shoulder widening and cleaning drain ditches; operates rollers, sheep foot, blue tops.
• Provides flagger assistance when working road projects; works with power tools in a safe manner.

Skills

Equipment operation

Equipment maintenance

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Light to heavy road construction equipment

Job description

Cameron County is seeking a Light Equipment Operator to perform technical maintenance and repair work on road and drainage infrastructure. The role involves operating light to heavy equipment, inspecting machinery, and assisting with safety and cleanup tasks.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, plus two years of relevant experience and a Texas Class C driver's license. It is a Civil Service covered role with a focus on reliability during severe weather events and routine